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Next we headed for the fish market, just across the street...
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Amazing Views and Irresistible Souvenirs in Bergen
Just as we left the Hanseatic Museum and crossed the street on the opposite side of Bryggen, we got face to face with this cute little train. We've never taken a touristic train like this before, not because we have anything against the super touristic attractions, on the contrary, but I guess the opportunity never arose like this before. There was a young lady in front of Siri trying to sell tickets for the next ride and as it was included in the Bergen Card and I wasn't having the best mornings of my life, we decided to give it a try.
The ride lasted almost an hour, time during which we rested and listened the history of the city and the neighborhoods we were passing by via an audio guide. We passed by some very handsome wooden houses that were screaming 'wealthy owners' and as we got higher and higher on the mountain, we got to enjoy some pretty amazing views of Bergen and the harbor. This is when we got the idea that a funicular ride on top of Mount Floyen should be in place for the next day.
Siri left us the same place it took us, hence by the harbor, and as it wasn't lunch time just yet, we decided to stroll a bit through the open market nearby.
While the market is not big at all, we found plenty of shopping opportunities nevertheless, from cute troll and viking souvenirs, till furs and wool hats and sweaters. Some of the merchandise here would make for great Christmas gifts and I've actually got a few ideas for this year's holiday season.
For more Bergen travel tips and ideas, you can check out VisitBergen.com
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- A Trip Into The Past. Wandering Through The Old Bergen Museum
When we first decided to include Scandinavia on our InterRail itinerary, we literally expected to see wooden houses and nothing but wooden houses. We weren't prepared for Oslo's beautiful but brick made buildings for example. Therefore we started...
- The Cute Locals Of The Bergen Aquarium
By some kind of cruel irony, just after visiting the fish market, we went to the Bergen Aquarium. We walked for about 15 minutes, 'cause all in all the Aquarium is not so far from the city center, and when we finally arrived there we were...
- Fish Your Food At Bergen Fish Market
After visiting the souvenir market, we went to the fish market just across the street. The fish market is situated by the harbor and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen, and though it wasn't as huge as we expected it to be, I believe its charm...
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As part of our 1 month InterRail trip through Europe, we spent 3 beautiful days in Bergen, as Guests of Honor of Bergen Tourism Board. During this period, we literally took thousands of photos, but after a quick look, these are our favorite so far. Osterfjord ...